The more air you can get to your engine, the better it will perform. In addition, introducing cool air into your engine compartment will lower under-hood temperatures, which will help even more. installing a new Mini Cooper hood scoop will not only help give your ride an influx of cold oxygen, it will give it an aggressive look to match your newfound power gains. Don't forget that in order to make your Mini Cooper hood scoop functional, you will need to make some modifications to your hood to allow air to vent in from the scoop to your engine compartment.

Airflow is one of the most important aspects of performance, and that goes for both engine performance and aerodynamics. Many Mini Cooper hood scoops will help with at least the former, while some will actually help with both by maintaining your Mini Cooper hood's sleek profile in addition to directing more air to your engine's intake. Aftermarket Mini Cooper hood scoops can be installed with rivets or screws, or can be molded to blend into your hood for a seamless look.

Q: What are scoops? Why buy a scoop?
A: Scoops are styling components that are used to attach to the factory hood or body panels of the car. They add a custom race look to your car that sets your car apart from the crowd. The great thing about scoops is that they fit on any car! Scoops offer an alternative to buying an entire aftermarket hood with vents and are usually less expensive. Plenty of custom scoop styles are available.

Q: What different types of scoops are there?
A: Scoops come in hundreds of different styles with different materials. Carbon fiber, fiberglass, plastic, and steel scoops are all available. You can get ram air scoops, cowl scoops, and almost anything in between.

Q: How do you install a scoop?
A: Installation of a scoop depends on your preference - you can mold it in to the applicable body panel of your car to make it look like it's "built in" to that panel, or you can simply adhere it without doing any body work for a quick and easy installation. Hoods and rear quarter panels are popular choices for panels to use for installation of scoops.